Zechariah 2:12
Zechariah 2:12 in Multiple Translations
And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem.
And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
And Jehovah shall inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.
And Judah will be the Lord's heritage in the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his.
The people of Judah will be the Lord's special people in the holy land, and he will once again choose Jerusalem as his special city.
And the Lord shall inherite Iudah his portion in the holy lande, and shall chuse Ierusalem againe.
And Jehovah hath inherited Judah, His portion on the holy ground, And He hath fixed again on Jerusalem.
The LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.
And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
And the Lord shall possess Juda his portion in the sanctified land: and he shall yet choose Jerusalem.
The people of Judah will be a very special part of his sacred country, and Jerusalem will again be the city that he has chosen.
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Zechariah 2:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֣י
כֹ֣ה
אָמַר֮
יְהוָ֣ה
צְבָאוֹת֒
אַחַ֣ר
כָּב֔וֹד
שְׁלָחַ֕/נִי
אֶל
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
הַ/שֹּׁלְלִ֣ים
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
כִּ֚י
הַ/נֹּגֵ֣עַ
בָּ/כֶ֔ם
נֹגֵ֖עַ
בְּ/בָבַ֥ת
עֵינֽ/וֹ
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
כֹ֣ה
kôh
H3541
thus
Adv
אָמַר֮
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צְבָאוֹת֒
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
אַחַ֣ר
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep
כָּב֔וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
שְׁלָחַ֕/נִי
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Art | N-mp
הַ/שֹּׁלְלִ֣ים
shâlal
H7997
to take
Art | V-Qal
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הַ/נֹּגֵ֣עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
to touch
Art | V-Qal
בָּ/כֶ֔ם
Prep | Suff
נֹגֵ֖עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
to touch
V-Qal
בְּ/בָבַ֥ת
bâbâh
H892
apple
Prep | N-fs
עֵינֽ/וֹ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 2:12
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
כֹ֣ה
kôh
H3541
"thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.
Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)
Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.
אָמַר֮
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְבָאוֹת֒
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
אַחַ֣ר
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
כָּב֔וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
שְׁלָחַ֕/נִי
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
הַ/שֹּׁלְלִ֣ים
shâlal
H7997
"to take"
Art | V-Qal
This verb means to take something by force, like looting or plundering. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of spoiling or taking prey. In the KJV, it is translated as 'let fall' or 'make self a prey'.
Definition: (Qal) to draw out
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: let fall, make self a prey, [idiom] of purpose, (make a, (take)) spoil. See also: Ruth 2:16; Ezekiel 29:19; Psalms 76:6.
אֶתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
הַ/נֹּגֵ֣עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
"to touch"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.
Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.
בָּ/כֶ֔ם
""
Prep | Suff
נֹגֵ֖עַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
"to touch"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.
Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.
בְּ/בָבַ֥ת
bâbâh
H892
"apple"
Prep | N-fs
Babah means 'apple of the eye', referring to the pupil, the most sensitive part of the eye. It represents something precious and delicate.
Definition: the apple (pupil) of the eye
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye). See also: Zechariah 2:12.
עֵינֽ/וֹ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cs | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
Study Notes — Zechariah 2:12
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- Context
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- Zechariah 2:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 2:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 2:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
- Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 2:12
- Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 2:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
- Sermons on Zechariah 2:12
Context — The Redemption of Zion
10“Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD.
11“On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.
12And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem.
13Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zechariah 1:17 | Proclaim further that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘My cities will again overflow with prosperity; the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.’” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 32:9 | But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 10:16 | The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance— the LORD of Hosts is His name. |
| 4 | Psalms 33:12 | Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance! |
| 5 | Psalms 82:8 | Arise, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are Your inheritance. |
| 6 | Exodus 19:5–6 | Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 41:9 | I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. |
| 8 | Psalms 135:4 | For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 51:19 | The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and of the tribe of His inheritance— the LORD of Hosts is His name. |
Zechariah 2:12 Summary
[This verse means that God is promising to take special care of the land and people of Judah, and to make Jerusalem His own special city again. This is a reminder that God loves and is committed to His people, just like a parent loves and cares for their child (see Psalm 103:13). It also shows that God is a God of second chances, and that He can restore and redeem us, just like He is promising to do for Jerusalem. As we read this verse, we can remember that God is our loving Father, who wants to dwell with us and care for us, as seen in John 14:23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land?
This refers to God's special ownership and care for the land and people of Judah, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:9, where it says 'For the LORD's portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance.'
Why does the verse mention the LORD choosing Jerusalem again?
This is a reference to God's original choice of Jerusalem as His dwelling place, as seen in 1 Kings 11:36, and now He will once again make it His special city, as promised in Zechariah 1:16.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
The verse is connected to the idea of God dwelling among His people, as stated in Zechariah 2:10-11, and is a declaration of His love and commitment to them, similar to what is seen in Jeremiah 31:3.
What is the significance of the Holy Land in this verse?
The Holy Land refers to the land promised to Abraham and his descendants in Genesis 12:7, and is a key part of God's plan to redeem and restore His people, as seen in Ezekiel 36:24.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to 'take possession' of something or someone, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
- How does the idea of God choosing a specific place or people affect my understanding of His love and sovereignty?
- In what ways can I, like Jerusalem, be 'chosen again' by God, and what would this look like in my life?
- What are some ways I can 'be silent before the LORD' and acknowledge His presence and power, as mentioned in Zechariah 2:13?
Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 2:12
And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land,.... The Lord's people is his portion, and the lot of his inheritance; whom he has chosen, and calls as such, whether they be Jews or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 2:12
And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again. And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
The Lord; Jehovah, the God of Abraham and of his seed, who had cast off Judah, and seemed to quit his claim in his ancient inheritance, by a disseisin of seventy years. Shall inherit; claim, recover, possess, and delight in, as a man doth in his paternal inheritance. Judah; all his Israel; this tribe mentioned, but all the rest included. His portion; his treasure and peculiar people, his lot and part. In the holy land, Heb. upon; holy, not by any inherent holiness, but holy and selected, and set apart for a holy people consecrated to God. Shall choose Jerusalem again; the Lord will, as of old, choose Jerusalem for his seat.
Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
Zechariah 2:12 And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.Ver. 12. And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion] Or his enclosure, his several, divided from the rest of the world by a wonderful separation, as the Hebrew word signifieth, Exodus 33:16. And though there were some interruption in showing favour for a time; yet was there no intercession and utter breach of covenant; nor is to this time, as the apostle showeth, Romans 11:28-29. About the time when the Turkish tyranny shall have lasted 350 years (saith my former author out of Dan 7:25; Daniel 12:7; Daniel 12:11 Revelation 9:15), the Jews shall repair toward their own country, Isaiah 11:15-16; Isaiah 51:10-11 Jeremiah 3:18 Hosea 1:11, where they shall have a great conflict with the Turk, Ezekiel 38:1-23, and be in great distress for a time, Daniel 12:1, but at length prevail, to the utter ruin of the Grand Seignior himself, and the overthrow of his army; perhaps not far from the sea of Gennesaret, otherwise called the lake of Tiberias, Ezekiel 39:11. After which they shall dwell in their own country, Jeremiah 3:18; Jeremiah 23:8 Ezekiel 37:21-22 Amos 9:14-15. They shall inhabit all the parts of the land as before, Obadiah 1:15; Obadiah 1:19-20 Jeremiah 31:38-40 Isaiah 27:12; Isaiah 65:10. The land shall be more fertile than ever it was, Ezekiel 36:8-15 Hosea 2:21-22 Joe 3:18 Amos 9:13 Zechariah 14:10. The country more populous than before, Isaiah 49:19-21 Ezekiel 34:31; Ezekiel 36:37-38. There shall be no separation of the ten tribes from the other two; but all make one entire kingdom, Ezekiel 37:22; Ezekiel 37:24 Hosea 1:11, and a most flourishing commonwealth, Daniel 7:27, together with a Church most glorious, both for outward beauty, Zechariah 14:6-7 Isaiah 60:20; Isaiah 62:1-3, and inward purity in doctrine, Ezekiel 37:23 Zechariah 13:2-3; in discipline, all profane purged out, Joe 3:17 Zechariah 14:8, abundance of spiritual graces, Isaiah 25:6-8, safety, Zechariah 10:12; Zechariah 14:11, prosperity, Isaiah 25:8; Isaiah 51:13, and stability, Isaiah 26:1; Isaiah 33:16 Jeremiah 30:20, &c., perpetuity, Isaiah 60:21 Joe 3:20.
Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
(12) The holy land.—This is the only passage in which this term is used. This promise has not been literally fulfilled, for, so far from God’s then inheriting “Judah or the Holy Land,” and choosing “again Jerusalem,” the coming of Christ was but the beginning of the rejection of His people, and the destruction of Jerusalem. But such discrepancies between promise and fulfilment (see Note on Zechariah 2:10-13) do not case any suspicion on the prophet’s trustworthiness, or in the least invalidate our Christian interpretation of the passage; they simply afford an illustration of the fact that the prophets, as well as others, saw only “through a mirror in enigma” (1 Corinthians 13:12), and that the truth was never revealed to any one prophet in its entirety, but to all the prophets “in many portions, and in diverse manners” (Hebrews 1). We may believe, on the authority of St. Paul, that God hath not cast off His own people, and that a time will come when all Israel shall be saved.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
Verse 12. The Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land] This is a promise of the final restoration of the Jews, and that they should be God's portion in their own land.
Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 2:12
12. the holy land] made so by God dwelling there. Comp. Exodus 3:5. again] shall yet choose Jerusalem. R. V.
Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 2:12
And the Lord shall inherit Judah His portion - The inheritance of the Lord is the title which God commonly gave to Israel (Deuteronomy 4:20; Deuteronomy 9:26, Deuteronomy 9:29; 1 Samuel 26:19; 2
Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 2:12
In Zechariah 2:10-13 Jehovah urges the “daughter of Zion” to rejoice.
Sermons on Zechariah 2:12
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Are You in His Hands by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher shares two powerful stories to illustrate the idea that there are no impossibilities when it comes to fulfilling God's will. The first story is about D |
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Bigger Than You Anticipated, Better Than You Dreamed by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of feeling left out as a child while others enjoyed playing ball games. However, he had a spiritual encounter where he real |
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Genesis #19 Ch. 29:31 - Ch. 31:14 the Sons of Israel by Chuck Missler | In this 19th study in the book of Genesis, Chuck Misler discusses Genesis chapter 29, verse 31, through chapter 31, verse 14. He begins by sharing an anecdote about meeting Malcolm |
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Going Through a Dry Spell by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the experience of spiritual dryness that many believers face, emphasizing that even in moments of feeling distant from God, faith and love for Jesus remai |
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Dangers in the Way #2 "Dangers of Prosperity and Adversity" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer addresses the dual dangers of prosperity and adversity in the Christian life, emphasizing that both can lead to spiritual peril. He illustrates how prosperity can foster |
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Hilarius Pictaviensis by John Gill | John Gill discusses the teachings of Hilarius Pictaviensis regarding predestination, emphasizing that God has a determinate number of elect individuals chosen for eternal glory. Hi |
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God's Inheritance by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on the profound truth that God's inheritance is found in His people, emphasizing that God chose not the world or angels, but humanity as His special treasure. He |